The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for the Combined Examination, 2026 for recruitment to the posts of Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon. The recruitment is being conducted on behalf of the Delhi District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts. A total of 641 tentative vacancies, including backlog vacancies, have been notified. The online application process will start on 06 October 2026 at 12:00 Noon and the last date to apply is 04 November 2026 up to 11:00 PM.
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for the Combined Examination, 2026 for recruitment to the posts of Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon. The recruitment is being conducted on behalf of the Delhi District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts. A total of 641 tentative vacancies, including backlog vacancies, have been notified. The online application process will start on 06 October 2026 at 12:00 Noon and the last date to apply is 04 November 2026 up to 11:00 PM.
District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts, Delhi
Total Vacancies
641
Application Mode
Online
Application Start Date
06 October 2026, 12:00 Noon
Last Date to Apply
04 November 2026, 11:00 PM
Age Limit
18 to 27 Years
Age Cut-Off Date
01 June 2026
Educational Qualification Cut-Off Date
04 November 2026
Application Fee
₹100
3. DSSSB Vacancy 2026
The advertisement contains 641 tentative vacancies, including backlog vacancies. The vacancies are subject to variation based on inputs from the indenting departments.
DSSSB Vacancy 2026
Post Code
Post Name
Department
Pay Level
Vacancies
805/26
Senior Personal Assistant
District & Sessions Courts
Level 8
27
805/26
Personal Assistant
District & Sessions Courts
Level 7
189
805/26
Personal Assistant
Family Courts
Level 7
17
806/26
Junior Judicial Assistant
District & Sessions Courts
Level 5
151
806/26
Junior Judicial Assistant
Family Courts
Level 5
23
807/26
Process Server
District & Sessions Courts
Level 4
91
807/26
Process Server
Family Courts
Level 4
1
808/26
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon
District & Sessions Courts
Level 3
139
808/26
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon
Family Courts
Level 3
3
Total
All Posts
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641
4. Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Post / Department
UR
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
Total
Senior Personal Assistant – District & Sessions Courts
10
08
03
05
01
27
Personal Assistant – District & Sessions Courts
37
52
49
37
14
189
Personal Assistant – Family Courts
06
04
02
03
02
17
Junior Judicial Assistant – District & Sessions Courts
63
40
22
11
15
151
Junior Judicial Assistant – Family Courts
07
07
04
03
02
23
Process Server – District & Sessions Courts
38
25
13
06
09
91
Process Server – Family Courts
00
00
01
00
00
01
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon – District & Sessions Courts
56
38
21
10
14
139
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon – Family Courts
00
02
01
00
00
03
Grand Total
217
176
116
75
57
641
The advertisement also provides PwBD and ESM reservation details separately for applicable posts.
5. DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Advertisement Date
30 September 2026
Online Application Start Date
06 October 2026, 12:00 Noon
Online Application Last Date
04 November 2026, 11:00 PM
Educational Qualification Cut-Off Date
04 November 2026
Age Calculation Date
01 June 2026
Examination Date
To be announced
Interview / Skill Test Date
To be announced
The examination/interview dates will be communicated later through the DSSSB and Delhi District Courts websites.
6. DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Field
Details
Nationality
Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Age Eligibility Date
01 June 2026
Educational Qualification Cut-Off Date
04 November 2026
Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification, age, experience and other eligibility requirements prescribed for the specific post and department they intend to apply for.
7. Age Limit
Age Limit
Field
Details
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
27 Years
Age Calculation Date
01 June 2026
Date of Birth Requirement
02 June 1999 to 01 June 2008
The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate or equivalent certificate will be accepted for determining age.
8. Age Relaxation
Age Relaxation
Category
Age Relaxation
SC / ST
5 Years
OBC
3 Years
PwBD + UR / EWS
10 Years
PwBD + SC / ST
15 Years
PwBD + OBC
13 Years
Ex-Servicemen
Military Service + 3 Years, subject to maximum age of 55 Years
The advertisement specifies that OBC reservation/age relaxation is applicable to eligible OBC (Delhi) candidates under the prescribed conditions.
The same educational qualification applies to the Junior Judicial Assistant posts in District & Sessions Courts and Family Courts.
12. Process Server – 92 Vacancies
Process Server – 92 Vacancies
Field
Details
Educational Qualification
Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board
Experience
As prescribed in the essential qualification
Pay Scale
₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,400, Group-C
Age Limit
18 to 27 Years
13. Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon – 142 Vacancies
Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon – 142 Vacancies
Field
Details
Educational Qualification
Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board
Experience
Not Required
Pay Scale
₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,000, Group-C
Age Limit
18 to 27 Years
14. DSSSB Salary / Pay Scale
DSSSB Salary / Pay Scale
Post
Pay Level
Pay Scale Mentioned in Advertisement
Senior Personal Assistant
Level 8
₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,800
Personal Assistant
Level 7
₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,600
Junior Judicial Assistant
Level 5
₹5,200 – ₹20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,800
Process Server
Level 4
₹5,200 – ₹20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,400
Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon
Level 3
₹5,200 – ₹20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,000
15. DSSSB Application Fee
Application Fee : ₹100
DSSSB Application Fee
Candidate Category
Application Fee
General / Other Applicable Candidates
₹100
Women Candidates
Exempted
SC Candidates
Exempted
ST Candidates
Exempted
PwBD Candidates
Exempted
Ex-Servicemen
Exempted, subject to applicable conditions
The application fee must be paid through SBI e-Pay. Other payment modes are not accepted, and the fee once paid will not be refunded.
16. DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process varies according to the post.
Senior Personal Assistant / Personal Assistant
Selection Stages :
Tier-I MCQ Examination
Tier-II Descriptive Test
Tier-III Skill Test
Tier-IV Interview
DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Stage
Senior Personal Assistant
Personal Assistant
Tier-I MCQ
90 Marks, 90 Minutes
90 Marks, 90 Minutes
Tier-II Descriptive
75 Marks, 90 Minutes
75 Marks, 90 Minutes
Tier-III Skill Test
Shorthand 110 WPM + Typing 40 WPM
Shorthand 100 WPM + Typing 40 WPM
Tier-IV Interview
10 Marks
10 Marks
For Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant, Tier-I includes General English & Comprehension, General Knowledge including Current Affairs and General Intelligence.
Senior Personal Assistant / Personal Assistant Tier-I
DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Subject
Questions
Marks
General English & Comprehension
50
50
General Knowledge including Current Affairs
20
20
General Intelligence
20
20
Total
90
90
Exam Language : English only
Tier-II Descriptive Test
DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Component
Marks
Essay – 250 Words
30
Grammar
25
Translation – 20 Words
20
Total
75
17. Skill Test
Skill Test
Field
Details
Shorthand
110 WPM
Typing
40 WPM
Shorthand
100 WPM
Typing
40 WPM
For Personal Assistant:
The skill test is qualifying in nature.
18. Junior Judicial Assistant Selection Process
Selection Stages :
Tier-I MCQ
Tier-II Descriptive Test
Tier-III Skill Test
Tier-IV Interview
Junior Judicial Assistant Selection Process
Stage
Details
Tier-I MCQ
120 Marks, 120 Minutes
Tier-II Descriptive Test
100 Marks, 120 Minutes
Tier-III Skill Test
Typing Test @ 40 WPM
Tier-IV Interview
15 Marks
Junior Judicial Assistant Tier-I
Junior Judicial Assistant Selection Process
Subject
Questions
Marks
General English & Comprehension
60
60
General Knowledge including Current Affairs
30
30
General Intelligence
30
30
Total
120
120
Junior Judicial Assistant Tier-II
Junior Judicial Assistant Selection Process
Component
Marks
Essay – 300 Words
50
Grammar
30
Translation – 25 Words
20
Total
100
The skill test is qualifying in nature and requires typing at 40 words per minute.
19. Process Server Selection Process
Selection Stages :
Tier-I Objective/MCQ Examination
Tier-II Driving/Skill Test
Tier-III Interview
Process Server Selection Process
Stage
Details
Tier-I MCQ
100 Marks, 120 Minutes
Tier-II Driving / Skill Test
Qualifying
Tier-III Interview
15 Marks
Process Server Tier-I
Process Server Selection Process
Subject
Questions
Marks
English
25
25
Hindi
25
25
General Knowledge including Current Affairs
25
25
Arithmetic
25
25
Total
100
100
The driving test is qualifying and is conducted in real traffic conditions. The final selection is based on combined Tier-I and interview marks.
20. Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon Selection Process
Selection Stages :
Tier-I Objective/MCQ Examination
Tier-II Interview
Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon Selection Process
Stage
Details
Tier-I MCQ
100 Marks, 120 Minutes
Tier-II Interview
15 Marks
Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon Tier-I
Peon / Orderly / Dak Peon Selection Process
Subject
Questions
Marks
English
25
25
Hindi
25
25
General Knowledge including Current Affairs
25
25
Arithmetic
25
25
Total
100
100
The examination is bilingual in English and Hindi except for questions belonging to the respective English and Hindi language papers.
21. DSSSB Minimum Qualifying Marks
DSSSB Minimum Qualifying Marks
Category
Minimum Qualifying Marks
UR / EWS
50%
OBC (Delhi) / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM
45%
Each MCQ carries 1 mark, with 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer.
22. Post / Department Preference
Separate combined examinations will be conducted for each post code.
Post / Department Preference
Field
Details
Post Code 805/26
Senior Personal Assistant / Personal Assistant
Post Code 806/26
Junior Judicial Assistant
Post Code 807/26
Process Server
Post Code 808/26
Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon
Candidates will provide their post/department preferences at the time of interview where applicable. Once a preference is exercised, it is treated as final and irreversible under the conditions of the advertisement.
23. DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
Candidates must apply online only.
Registration with the DSSSB portal is a one-time exercise.
Only one registration is permitted.
Only one application for the examination is permitted.
Multiple registrations/applications can result in cancellation and debarment.
Candidates must verify all information before submitting the application.
No correction/change request will be entertained after submission.
Applications are accepted provisionally.
Supporting documents will be required during the e-dossier stage.
Failure to upload the e-dossier within the prescribed period can result in cancellation.
Candidates must upload a recent, clear colour photograph with a plain white/off-white background.
The photograph should show the full face, front view and open eyes.
Blurred or illegible photograph/signature can result in rejection.
Educational qualification and experience are determined as on 04 November 2026.
Age is calculated as on 01 June 2026.
24. OBC Delhi Important Information
OBC Delhi Important Information
OBC Delhi Important Information
Field
Details
OBC Reservation
Only eligible OBC (Delhi) candidates receive OBC reservation/age-relaxation benefits under the prescribed rules.
OBC Certificate
Must be issued on or before 04 November 2026
OBC NCL Certificate
Must be issued on or after 01 April 2026 and on or before 04 November 2026
OBC candidates from outside Delhi are treated as Unreserved candidates for the applicable reservation provisions and must apply under the UR category.
25. DSSSB Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
Visit the official DSSSB website.
Open the online application portal.
Complete the one-time DSSSB registration if not already registered.
Log in using your registration credentials.
Select the relevant post/examination.
Read the eligibility requirements carefully.
Fill in personal, educational and other required details.
Upload the required photograph/signature and documents as applicable.
Pay the application fee through SBI e-Pay, if applicable.
Review all details carefully.
Submit the application form.
Take a printout/save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
DSSSB Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
Field
Details
Application Start Date
06 October 2026 at 12:00 Noon
Application Last Date
04 November 2026 at 11:00 PM
Visit the official DSSSB website.
Open the online application portal.
Complete the one-time DSSSB registration if not already registered.
Log in using your registration credentials.
Select the relevant post/examination.
Read the eligibility requirements carefully.
Fill in personal, educational and other required details.
Upload the required photograph/signature and documents as applicable.
Pay the application fee through SBI e-Pay, if applicable.
Review all details carefully.
Submit the application form.
Take a printout/save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Applications submitted through post, by hand, email or any other mode will not be accepted.
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27. Frequently Asked Questions
DSSSB Advertisement No. 04/2026 is the Combined Examination, 2026 for Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Junior Judicial Assistant, Process Server and Peon/Orderly/Dak Peon.
There are 641 tentative vacancies, including backlog vacancies.
The online application starts on 06 October 2026 at 12:00 Noon.
The last date is 04 November 2026 at 11:00 PM.
The general age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 01 June 2026.
The application fee is ₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted subject to the conditions in the advertisement.
A candidate must be a Graduate with shorthand speed of 110 WPM and typing speed of 40 WPM.
A candidate must be a Graduate with shorthand speed of 100 WPM, typing speed of 40 WPM and knowledge of computers.
A candidate must be a Graduate with typing speed of at least 40 WPM on computer.
The advertisement specifies Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board, with the alternative qualification involving Higher Secondary, LMV driving licence and two years of unblemished driving experience as prescribed.
The candidate must have passed Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board.
Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong MCQ answer.
The minimum qualifying marks are 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for OBC (Delhi)/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM.
The examination date has not been announced in the advertisement. DSSSB/Delhi District Courts will communicate the examination/interview schedule later.
